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Jonathan Bym gives us a breakdown of what to expect and who to watch for the weekend ahead of round 3 of the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst. For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/ AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

Jim Moriarty sits down Saturday morning in the media center to give us an update ahead of the third round of the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst. For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/ AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

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Hometown favorite Michael McGowan relays the support he felt from the crowd that followed his play at the U.S. Open and what playing the Open means to him. For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/ AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

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Matthieu Pavon highlighted his solid performance at the U.S. Open, attributing his success to improved striking and consistency. He acknowledged recent struggles but emphasized the importance of discipline and learning from mistakes. Pavon stressed the need for patience and mental toughness to compete over the weekend and expressed his dream of winning a major, which would be significant for him a...

Ludvig Aberg discussed his disciplined and patient approach to navigating the challenging U.S. Open course, emphasizing the importance of hitting good shots and managing difficult conditions. He reflected on his first U.S. Open experience, noting the demanding nature of the course and how his college golf experience in the U.S. has helped him adapt. Aberg also highlighted the value of using the pu...

Tony Finau highlighted the importance of hitting fairways on the challenging and firm course, expressing satisfaction with his overall play despite some loose drives. He mentioned being strategic with aggressive play on certain holes and how swirling winds made conditions tricky. Finau also praised Ludvig for his solid performance and emphasized sticking to their game plan of hitting fairways to s...

Patrick Cantlay highlighted the challenging conditions of the course, noting its increased firmness and the need for precision. He emphasized the importance of playing from the fairway, being patient, and strategic placement of shots, especially with the expected tough conditions over the weekend. Cantlay also mentioned working on tightening his swing and expressed contentment with receiving golf-...

Akshay Bhatia says that he felt pleased with his short game, and the challenge of reading an inconsistent wind. COURTESY OF CURTIS MEDIA GROUP For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/ AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

Tiger Woods expressed frustration with his round, emphasizing bad luck and missed opportunities despite good shots. He discussed the impact of his physical condition on his play schedule and acknowledged the disappointment of missing the cut. Woods also reflected on his overall performance and reiterated his desire to compete and win, even as he remains uncertain about future U.S. Opens. For More...

Corey Conners emphasized patience, mental resilience, and strategic play to navigate challenging starts and course conditions at the U.S. Open. Despite early double bogeys, he focused on maintaining composure, making pars, and capitalizing on birdie opportunities, demonstrating his ability to manage stress and recover. Conners also highlighted the importance of confidence in his game, acknowledgin...

Thomas Detry emphasized the importance of mental preparation, target golf, and leveraging confidence from previous major performances to navigate the challenging course conditions. His commitment to precise shot-making and focusing on elevation and spin allowed him to capitalize on birdie opportunities, while a disciplined approach to managing setbacks was crucial. Detry's short game improvement a...

Hideki Matsuyama underscored the significance of a strong short game and navigating the course with minimal errors, as he managed a bogey-free round, setting a positive momentum for the weekend. For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/ AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

Xander Schauffele reflected on his mixed round, emphasizing the challenge of navigating waste areas and the need for precision, while noting his struggles and moments of strong play. Both he and Rory McIlroy highlighted the mental demands and strategic considerations of the course, agreeing on its difficulty and the importance of disciplined play, particularly around tricky pin positions. Tom Kim...

Rory McIlroy emphasized the need for precision and strategic play on the challenging course, noting that tougher hole locations and conservative tee strategies were essential. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining a significant lead, McIlroy remains optimistic about his position, attributing his performance to solid ball-striking and a focused approach to each shot. For More Coverage...

In a post-round interview, Tom Kim expressed satisfaction with his under-par performance, highlighting the mental and skill challenges posed by the course. He detailed key moments, such as birdies on holes 4, 5, and 7, which helped build momentum. Kim emphasized his enjoyment of the U.S. Open's demanding nature, attributing his success to mental toughness and a disciplined pre-round routine. He no...

In a post-round interview, Bryson DeChambeau reflected on his performance, discussing the challenges of course conditions and the importance of staying patient and focused. He highlighted themes such as adapting to evolving course conditions, the significance of mental resilience in competitive play, and his appreciation for golf equipment and its impact on his performance. For More Coverage: http...

In a post-round interview, Tyrrell Hatton discusses his performance, emphasizing his mixed feelings about the round, the challenges of the U.S. Open course, and the importance of managing emotions. Key themes include the difficulty and fairness of the course setup, the mental and emotional strain of high-level competition, and Hatton's candid and often humorous self-awareness about his on-course t...

Round 2 afternoon update. For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/

Tee up for Round 2 of the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/

Bryson DeChambeau reflected on his 3-under 67 round at the U.S. Open, noting the mental challenge of maintaining focus and patience on the tough course, especially with tricky greens. He emphasized the importance of recovery and mental techniques, shared insights about his game strategy and shot execution, and humorously mentioned losing his yardage book but managing without it thanks to his caddi...

Jackson Suber recounted his whirlwind journey to the U.S. Open, marked by a dramatic qualifier playoff and an unexpected last-minute entry following Jon Rahm's withdrawal. He reflected on the surreal experience of competing in his first major, emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure and treating it like any other tournament, despite the excitement of playing alongside golf stars Jordan...

Tyrrell Hatton emphasized the challenging nature of the U.S. Open course, where precision is crucial and pars are highly valued. Despite initial struggles during practice, he found his rhythm in competition, humorously noting that the course's difficulty levels the playing field by making other players experience his usual frustration. For More Coverage: https://pilot-radio.com/usopen-2024/ AUDIO...

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